01-11-2013, 01:56 AM
One additional important difference between the iPad and the MBA is the option to add LTE to the iPad.
I've had both a wifi and an LTE iPad. The LTE antennae transforms the iPad into a completely different device, especially if you are doing ANY traveling. Even in town, it's very useful. I was in-between sites recently, and I was able to connect and do some nice work over a 90 min break because I had my iPad handy. If I hadn't had the LTE, I would have either had to find some wifi hotspot somewhere, or go back to work.
Instead, I had a leisurely lunch.
If you are traveling out of town, the iPad is even more powerful due to the Always-on connectivity.
IF you don't need or want such an option (after all, we wouldn't want to stop hearing from you on MRF), then the 11" MBA is almost the exact same size as the iPad retina plus a cover/case.
I've had both a wifi and an LTE iPad. The LTE antennae transforms the iPad into a completely different device, especially if you are doing ANY traveling. Even in town, it's very useful. I was in-between sites recently, and I was able to connect and do some nice work over a 90 min break because I had my iPad handy. If I hadn't had the LTE, I would have either had to find some wifi hotspot somewhere, or go back to work.
Instead, I had a leisurely lunch.
If you are traveling out of town, the iPad is even more powerful due to the Always-on connectivity.
IF you don't need or want such an option (after all, we wouldn't want to stop hearing from you on MRF), then the 11" MBA is almost the exact same size as the iPad retina plus a cover/case.